25 m away
Lenzspitze Nadelhorn Traverse
A great route traversing two 4000m peaks, with excellent rock towards the summit of the Nadelhorn
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
Nadelhorn from Mischabelhütte
Saas Fee
The Mischabel Range
Nadelhorn from Mischabelhütte
Alpine Climbing Moderate
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 939 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 4.3 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
Rock ridge and glacier travel to the top of Nadelhorn. The Nadelhorn offers a beautiful and varied high tour. It is the highest peak of the Nadelgrat. It probably got its name from an oval hole, the so-called "needle hole", which is located about 10 meters northwest of the highest point. The ascent over the normal route belongs to the easier peaks of the Mischabel group if the conditions are good.
Difficulty
Moderate
May involve slightly more complex glacier hikes, easy but possibly long rock ridges and steep snow up to 45 degrees. Equivalent to PD, PD+
Medium Exposure
The route features some exposed and/or difficult to protect sections.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit
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Alphubel, 4206m
A long glacial journey up a complicated glacier to a remote summit.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
4.3 km away
Täschhorn-Dom Traverse
A famous and committing high altitude traverse between two mighty peaks
Severe Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 7.8 km
- Ascent
- 894 m
- Descent
- 1.8 km
4.9 km away
Nadelgrat Traverse
A classic 4000m voyage ticking off 4 summits in day, each one higher than the previous
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
5.5 km away
Dom N Flank
A long and impressive glacial journey to a remote summit, after a big hut approach the day before
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
5.9 km away
Allalinhorn
Possibly the easiest 4000er in the Alps which enjoys spectacular views
Easy Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 4.5 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Descent
- 580 m
6.6 km away
Strahlhorn, 4190m, from Britannia Hut.
A long journey up a relatively straightforward snowy peak, popular in the spring too.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
6.6 km away
Rimpfischhorn, 4199m, from Britannia Hut
A beautiful summit with a characteristic sawtooth N Ridge, here climbed most easily from the opposite side.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
6.6 km away
Allalinhorn Hohlaubgrat
A classic route and an aesthetic line.
Moderate Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 6.1 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 674 m
7.9 km away
Täschhorn S Ridge
A fantastic, classic mountain ridge climb on one of the most demanding Alpine 4000ers
Difficult Alpine Climbing
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
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